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Hanuman

Artist John Cornejo, 19, (top) and Franky Vasquez, 19, (center) paint a mural titled, 'Hanuman' on Sunset Avenue in Venice on Friday, September 13, 2008. The Mural of Hanuman - The Monkey God, was inspired by Santa Monica Ploce Officer and Yoga instructor Erik Milosovich. This Monkey-like God is a central character in one of the most revered books of the ancient Vedic literature of India. In the story of the Ramayana, Hanuman becomes a supernatural hero and uses his powers to battle evil armies of the demonic Ravana. In a classic drama of good versus evil, Hanuman acts not only as a hero but is always empowered by unselfish service and love towards all beings. And It is in the spirit of service that officer Milosovich has been volunteering to work with local youth to promote service to the community. Through film classes, martial arts training, and Yoga he has lured local youth to turn away from at-risk behavior and channel their talents into art. The air brush and spray paint mural can be viewed at Sunset Av. and Rose Av. , east of Lincoln Blvd. in Venice 90291.
Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 08:46AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Alfombras de Aserrin

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(top) Artist Nery Orellana, (right) who hails from Guatemala, shows off his Alfombras de Aserrin (sawdust carpet) during Edison Language Academy's  Fifth Annual Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 27, 2007. The making of alfombras de aserrĂ­n with its vivid colors and eye-catching patterns are among the most prominent elements of the Holy Week celebrations of Guatemala. They are made from sawdust, pine-needles, flowers, vegetables and is a community-forming tradition. People get together by block to create the carpets on which a processions will pass by during the Holly Week. Sometimes the making of the carpets is done at night, all night so they are ready for next day’s procession.

Remember who you are

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'Chase' an artist from Belgium who has painted numerous murals in the Venice, Santa Monica area, repaints a mural "Remember Who You Are" that was tagged by graffiti at Star Liqueur on Main street on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 08:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Venice Paintout

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1)  (left to right) Graffiti artists Think, 25, Sober, 19, and Draw, 19, paint the chimney at Venice Beach during the Paintout Festival on Sunday, June 3, 2007. The day-long event was geared toward joining the artistic community and Venice Beach residents in a cooperative effort to encourage creativity and support the Public Arts Walls. 2)   Graffiti artists Sober, and Draw  3) Mural Artist Mark Gonz, 34, paints on the Venice Beach Public Arts Walls at Venice Beach during the Paintout on Sunday.  4)  'Germ Free' raps at Venice Beach during the Paintout Festival.

Posted on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 07:13PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Pico Graffiti Contest

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Kids paint during  the Virginia Avenue Park -  Pico Graffiti Contest on Sunday, May 6, 2007,

Posted on Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 07:39PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Celebration for the Arts

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Amanda Siegal (left) and Julie Naylor (right) paint upon David Legaspi's community mural during the 'Celebration For The Arts' at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, April 28, 2007. This years theme was 'Impressionism.' Bottom Photo is last years community mural.

Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 08:14PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Mola Mola

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Community artist David Legaspi paints a new mural underneath the Santa Monica the pier on Friday of an Ocean Sunfish AKA Mola Mola  in preparation for Santa Monica Aqaurium / Heal the Bay - Earth Day Weekend. The mural is meant to inspire environmental awareness an create a ray of hope. 
Posted on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 04:26PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Easter Bunny

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Artist Lawrence Harris paints an Easter bunny with eggs on a storefront window on Second St. and Santa Monica Blvd. on Monday, April 2, 2007.

Posted on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 07:52PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint